Lightning strike causes large outage in south Charlotte

Power outages caused by severe thunderstorm damage, Duke Energy says

By WSOCTV.com News Staff

CHARLOTTE — Severe thunderstorm damage across the Charlotte metro area caused multiple power outages on Saturday.

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Nearly 2,000 people are without power in the Providence Park and Myers Park neighborhoods.

Lightning strike causes large outage in south Charlotte (Courtesy of: Duke Energy)

Power is expected to be restored by 12:30 a.m. on Sunday for the residents affected.

Duke Energy says the outage was caused by a lightning strike.

This is a developing story; check back at wsoctv.com for updates.

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